Installation Instructions for 2810HR Hole Reinforcer
Use the 2810HR Joist Reinforcer to allow placement of up to 6” holes in 2” x 10” wood joists and 4” holes in
2” x 8” joists. e 2810HR Joist Reinforcer has 2 identical pieces which are simultaneously attached to a joist
to accommodate a hole in the joist which may have pipes, conduit, wires, etc., already in place.
**CCRR-0279 covers use on 2x10 solid sawn described in Section 6.3. All other species and sizes will
require an engineered letter.
Installation Instructions
1. Locate position of desired hole in joist, place the 2810HR halves in the orientation shown in the sketch below on the joist,
and, using the hole in the 2810HR as a template, mark the opening onto the joist. Keep the bottom half ush with the bottom
of the joist and the upper half positioned with the alignment holes (see sketch) aligned. ere are 4 alignment holes used on a
2” x 10” and 8” on a 2” x 8”. Take away the 2810HR halves and cut the hole in the joist as marked.
2. Place the lower piece onto the bottom of the joist and attach it to the joist below the alignment holes with screws supplied
with the 2810HR, leaving the alignment holes open. Drive the screws tight against the metal.
3. Place the upper half onto the joist, lapping over the lower half with the alignment holes aligned. Drive screws through align-
ment holes, through both halves, into the joist, 6 screws in the 2” x 10”, 12 screws in the 2” x 8”. en drive screws through
the remaining holes, into the joist. Total number of screws in a 2” x 10” is 30 and 24 in a 2” x 8”. e nished installation must
have a screw in every hole.
Installation Limitations
Hole Size: Hole sizes may not exceed 6” diameter in 2x10’s and 4” in 2x8’s
Number of 2810HR’s: One 2810HR may be applied per joist.
Non-Compliant Installations: It is oen possible to use a 2810HR in conditions not complying with these Limitations.
ContactMetwood for additional product and engineering support.
Patents: 5,519,997 / 7,347,031 / Patent Pending
Roanoke, Virginia
Call 540-345-2750
Metwood Building Solutions
819 Naff Road
Boones Mill, VA 24065
www.metwood.com
Ph: 540-334-4294
Installation Instructions for 2810HR Joist Reinforcer
Use the 2810HR Joist Reinforcer to allow placement of up to 6” holes in
2x10 wood joists and 4” holes in 2x8’s. The 2810HR Joist Reinforcer has 2
identical pieces which are simultaneously attached to a joist to
accommodate a hole in the joist which may have pipes, conduit, wires, etc.,
already in place.
**CCRR-0279 covers use on 2x10 solid sawn described in
Section 6.3. All other species and sizes will require an
engineered letter.
1. Locate position of desired hole in joist, place the 2810HR halves in the orientation shown in the sketch below on the joist, and,
using the hole in the 2810HR as a template, mark the opening onto the joist. Keep the bottom half flush with the bottom of the
joist and the upper half positioned with the alignment holes (see sketch) aligned. There are 4 alignment holes used on a 2x10
and 8 on a 2x8. Take away the 2810HR halves and cut the hole in the joist as marked.
2. Place the lower piece onto the bottom of the joist and attach it to the joist below the alignment holes with screws supplied
with the 2810HR, leaving the alignment holes open. Drive the screws tight against the metal.
3. Place the upper half onto the joist, lapping over the lower half with the alignment holes aligned. Drive screws through
alignment holes, through both halves, into the joist, 6 screws in the 2x10, 12 screws in the 2x8. Then drive screws through the
remaining holes, into the joist. Total number of screws in a 2x10 is 30 and 24 in a 2x8. The finished installation must have a
screw in every hole.
Installation Instructions
Installation Limitations
Hole Size: Hole sizes may not exceed 6” diameter in 2x10’s and 4” in 2x8’s
Number of 2810HR’s: One 2810HR may be applied per joist.
Non-Compliant Installations: It is often possible to use a 2810HR in conditions not complying with these Limitations.
Contact Metwood for additional product and engineering support.
2x10 VIEW 2x8 VIEW
Patents: 5,519,997 / 7,347,031 / Patent Pending
Metwood Building Solutions
819 Naff Road
Boones Mill, VA 24065
www.metwood.com
Ph: 540-334-4294
Installation Instructions for 2810HR Joist Reinforcer
Use the 2810HR Joist Reinforcer to allow placement of up to 6” holes in
2x10 wood joists and 4” holes in 2x8’s. The 2810HR Joist Reinforcer has 2
identical pieces which are simultaneously attached to a joist to
accommodate a hole in the joist which may have pipes, conduit, wires, etc.,
already in place.
**CCRR-0279 covers use on 2x10 solid sawn described in
Section 6.3. All other species and sizes will require an
engineered letter.
1. Locate position of desired hole in joist, place the 2810HR halves in the orientation shown in the sketch below on the joist, and,
using the hole in the 2810HR as a template, mark the opening onto the joist. Keep the bottom half flush with the bottom of the
joist and the upper half positioned with the alignment holes (see sketch) aligned. There are 4 alignment holes used on a 2x10
and 8 on a 2x8. Take away the 2810HR halves and cut the hole in the joist as marked.
2. Place the lower piece onto the bottom of the joist and attach it to the joist below the alignment holes with screws supplied
with the 2810HR, leaving the alignment holes open. Drive the screws tight against the metal.
3. Place the upper half onto the joist, lapping over the lower half with the alignment holes aligned. Drive screws through
alignment holes, through both halves, into the joist, 6 screws in the 2x10, 12 screws in the 2x8. Then drive screws through the
remaining holes, into the joist. Total number of screws in a 2x10 is 30 and 24 in a 2x8. The finished installation must have a
screw in every hole.
Installation Instructions
Installation Limitations
Hole Size: Hole sizes may not exceed 6” diameter in 2x10’s and 4” in 2x8’s
Number of 2810HR’s: One 2810HR may be applied per joist.
Non-Compliant Installations: It is often possible to use a 2810HR in conditions not complying with these Limitations.
Contact Metwood for additional product and engineering support.
2x10 VIEW 2x8 VIEW
Patents: 5,519,997 / 7,347,031 / Patent Pending
Metwood Building Solutions
819 Naff Road
Boones Mill, VA 24065
www.metwood.com
Ph: 540-334-4294
Installation Instructions for 2810HR Joist Reinforcer
Use the 2810HR Joist Reinforcer to allow placement of up to 6” holes in
2x10 wood joists and 4” holes in 2x8’s. The 2810HR Joist Reinforcer has 2
identical pieces which are simultaneously attached to a joist to
accommodate a hole in the joist which may have pipes, conduit, wires, etc.,
already in place.
**CCRR-0279 covers use on 2x10 solid sawn described in
Section 6.3. All other species and sizes will require an
engineered letter.
1. Locate position of desired hole in joist, place the 2810HR halves in the orientation shown in the sketch below on the joist, and,
using the hole in the 2810HR as a template, mark the opening onto the joist. Keep the bottom half flush with the bottom of the
joist and the upper half positioned with the alignment holes (see sketch) aligned. There are 4 alignment holes used on a 2x10
and 8 on a 2x8. Take away the 2810HR halves and cut the hole in the joist as marked.
2. Place the lower piece onto the bottom of the joist and attach it to the joist below the alignment holes with screws supplied
with the 2810HR, leaving the alignment holes open. Drive the screws tight against the metal.
3. Place the upper half onto the joist, lapping over the lower half with the alignment holes aligned. Drive screws through
alignment holes, through both halves, into the joist, 6 screws in the 2x10, 12 screws in the 2x8. Then drive screws through the
remaining holes, into the joist. Total number of screws in a 2x10 is 30 and 24 in a 2x8. The finished installation must have a
screw in every hole.
Installation Instructions
Installation Limitations
Hole Size: Hole sizes may not exceed 6” diameter in 2x10’s and 4” in 2x8’s
Number of 2810HR’s: One 2810HR may be applied per joist.
Non-Compliant Installations: It is often possible to use a 2810HR in conditions not complying with these Limitations.
Contact Metwood for additional product and engineering support.
2x10 VIEW 2x8 VIEW
Patents: 5,519,997 / 7,347,031 / Patent Pending
Place in one
of the two congurations
(Either will work).
2” x 10” Joist
Joist
Reinforcer
“C Shape”
“Z Shape”
2810HR Hole Reinforcer Installation Instructions
Use the 2810HR Joist Reinforcer to allow placement of up to 6”
holes in 2” x 10” wood joists and 4” holes in 2” x 8” joists. The
2810HR Joist Reinforcer has 2 identical pieces which are simulta-
neously attached to a joist to accommodate a hole in the joist which
may have pipes, conduit, wires, etc., already in place.
**CCRR-0279 covers use on 2x10 solid sawn described in Section
6.3. All other species and sizes will require an engineered letter.
Installation Instructions
1. Locate position of desired hole in joist, place the 2810HR halves in the orientation shown in the sketch below on the joist,
and, using the hole in the 2810HR as a template, mark the opening onto the joist. Keep the bottom half ush with the bottom of
the joist and the upper half positioned with the alignment holes (see sketch) aligned. There are 4 alignment holes used on a 2”
x 10” and 8” on a 2” x 8”. Take away the 2810HR halves and cut the hole in the joist as marked.
2. Place the lower piece onto the bottom of the joist and attach it to the joist below the alignment holes with screws supplied
with the 2810HR, leaving the alignment holes open. Drive the screws tight against the metal.
3. Place the upper half onto the joist, lapping over the lower half with the alignment holes aligned. Drive screws through align-
ment holes, through both halves, into the joist, 6 screws in the 2” x 10”, 12 screws in the 2” x 8”. Then drive screws through the
remaining holes, into the joist. Total number of screws in a 2” x 10” is 30 and 24 in a 2” x 8”. the nished installation must have
a scew in every hole.
Installation Limitations
Hole size: Hole sizes may not exceed 6” diamater in 2x10’s and 4” in 2x8’s
Number of 2810HR’s: One may be applied per joist.
Non-compliant Installations: It is often possible to use a 2810HR in conditions no complying with these limitations.
Contact Skyline Joist Repair for additional product and engineering support.
Patents: 5,519,997 | 7,347,031 | Patent Pending
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COMPLIANCE
CCRR-0279
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